Troubleshooting Red Light On Curt Spectrum With Trailer Brakes Not Working On a 2014 Toyota Tacoma
Question:
Green ramping then blue flashing come on when no trailer connected. solid blue when brakes pressed without trailer connected. Flipped dip switch #2 brakes work now but lights are all red. Is that ok?. Does the truck need to be running to test the red wire for power? Thanks again.
asked by: Justin S
Expert Reply:
The first place I would start is with the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51362 that you have connected between the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller # C51170 and your 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The red light that you are getting when the brakes are pressed indicates that the red wire that connects to the brake switch is either connected to the ground side of the switch or there is a short to ground.
I do believe that you have a ground wire issue. The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter 3040-P has resolved this by adding a ground strap wire tied into the pigtail to ensure that the ground wire is properly grounded. You will need a Quick Splice # SWC502905-1, Ring Terminal # DW05737-1 and enough Wire # 16-1-1 to reach a ground lug inside your cab to match this type of connection on your Curt adapter.
You can also test the red wire with a Test Light # PTW2993 to ensure that you do have positive power on the red wire of the Curt adapter
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- CURT
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Deka Ring Terminal - Heat Shrink - 16-14 Gauge - 1/4" Ring ID - Nylon Insulation - Blue - Qty 1
- Wiring
- Wire Connectors
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- 1/4 Inch Diameter
- 16-14 Gauge
- Deka
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Quick Splices - Self-Stripping Connector - Closed Port - 14-16-18 Gauge - Blue - Qty 1
- Wiring
- Wire Connectors
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- 18-16-14 Gauge
- Spectro
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Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller - Dash Mounted Knob - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 360 Degrees
- CURT
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Justin S.
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Green ramping then blue flashing come on when no trailer connected. solid blue when brakes pressed without trailer connected. Flipped dip switch #2 brakes work now but lights are all red. Is that ok?. Does the truck need to be running to test the red wire for power? Thanks again.